Atholl Papers Bundle AP_43(A)(2nd)

Ref
Date
Brief Description
AP_43(A)(2nd)_1
22.3.1823
John Christian to Duke soliciting his recommendation of the writer as a Deemster should Deemster Gawne,as seems probable,be dismissed.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_2
5.4.1823
John Christian to Duke offering his thanks for the recommendation which has been made,assurances of his zeal,and outlining the ideals at which he aims.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_3
24.5.1823
John Christian to Duke stating his intention of taking up his post as soon as possible,how he intends to behave and what, he hopes to do,
AP_43(A)(2nd)_4
3.12.1823
Duke to John Christian asking his opinion as to whether Commissions may be granted for taking affidavits in England or elsewhere,and arrests made in the Island on such affidavits.
6.12.1823 John Christian to Duke (From Fort Anne) A long answer - in the negative.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_5
17.12.1823
Duke to John Christian asking that as the other Deemster has expressed an opinion to the contrary they should meet and let him have an agreed one,
AP_43(A)(2nd)_6
20.12.1823
Duke to John Christian seeking his opinion on a Legal point.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_7
-.12.1823
John Christian to Duke with regard to the Keys expressing opinions otherwise than through the Speaker.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_8
n.d.
Col.Wilks to John Christian Trivial
AP_43(A)(2nd)_9
n.d.
Col.Wilks to John Christian Trivial
AP_43(A)(2nd)_10
n.d.
John Christian to Duke re the communicating of a letter from Mr.Peel to Col.Wilks and the other members of the Keys.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_11
28.1.1824
John Christian to Duke proposing that the Deemsters should attend in the Chancery Court.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_12
23.3.1824
John Christian to Bishop suggesting that Chancery Courts should be held even if neither the Gov. or Lt.Gov. can be present to preside.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_13
21.5.1824
John Christian to Duke giving an account of the trial of T.Christian and others in which the Defence contended that the court was not competent to try the Cases as the Keys were not members of the Court. The two Deemsters expressed differing opinions with regard to this but the Lt.Gov., who presided, continued and,amongst other cases, a boy of 12 years of age - Wm.Kelly - was sentenced to death for Burglary.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_14
28.5.1824
John Christian to Duke assuring him that "I have no other motive but the advantage of the Island,and shall never be mislead into anything like Party feelings,"
AP_43(A)(2nd)_15
-.6.1824
John Christian to Duke offering to give his opinion on the Petition being prepared by the Keys.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_16
1.6.1824
John Christian to Duke an account of affairs in the Island,his relations with the Lt.Gov.,and the manoeuvres of the Keys. Mentions that Kelly ( gee 12 above) had been reprieved.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_17
4.6.1824
John Christian to Duke reporting on the doings in the Keys with regard to the Highways Bill
AP_43(A)(2nd)_18
24.11.1821
R.Cuninghame to Duke stating his reasons for undertaking the prosecution of Mr.McCrone for perjury.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_19
n.d.
memo on cases of Kermode and Redfern referred to in the above letter.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_20
26.11.1821
R.Cuninghame to Duke writing as Commandant of "an ancient Insular Corps called the Manks Parochial Horse" he offers their services,but suggests that they require reorganising.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_21
9.2.1822
R.Cuninghame to Duke giving his reasons for refusing to assist the cause of a Mrs. Beatson.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_22
23.2.1822
R.Cuninghame to Duke re the preventing of the inoculation of children for smallpox by unqualified persons.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_23
14.11.1822
Duke to R.Cunninghame informing him of his dismissal as Acting Att.Gen.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_24
18.12.1824
J.LLewellyn to Duke asking for a military force to be sent to Peel to protect from damage a shipment of corn wich Mr.N.Boscow proposes to make against the will of a mob who have threatened to prevent it. With the Duke's reply, promising 30 men,attached.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_25
21.12.1824
J.LLewellyn to Duke reporting that except for a noisy demonstration the mob have as yet done no harm.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_26
17.3.1825
J.McHutchin to Duke General.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_27
8.8.1825
R.Kelly to Duke requesting payment for his work as Visiting Magistrate at the Gaol,and also repayment of money advanced on the Duke's orders to the widows of men drowned while saving the crew of H.M.Sloop "Racehorse."
AP_43(A)(2nd)_28
18.1.1826
Jas. Quirk to Duke enclosing an account (printed) of the inaugural Meeting of the Isle of Man District Assn.of the Royal Nat.Inst.for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_29
3.11.1821
T.Gawne to Duke re the method he adopted for regulating the price of Bread in Douglas during 1812 and 1813. These included the running of a Public Bakery to sell bread at a minimum price.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_30
12.12.1821
Duke to Gawne asking an opinion on legal points.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_31
15.12.1821
T.Gawne to Duke re his conducting of the trial of Mr.McCrone. with the Duke's comments thereon.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_32
2.1.1822
T.Gawne to Duke regarding a report that the Duke haa suppressed a Judgement granted by him,and threatened to break any constable trying to execute such a Judgement.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_33
4.1.1822
Duke to Gawne answer to the above.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_34
6.4.1822
T.Gawne to Duke re sentences of Transportation passed on certain felons.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_35
6.4.1822
Gawne to Duke re sentences of Transportation passed,and his fear that the men concerned might be released.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_36
29.11.1822
Gawne to Duke re a report asked for from him in connection with the case of Lt. Bluet R.N.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_37
7.12.1822
Duke to Gawne asking an opinion on a legal matter.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_38
n.d.
Duke to Gawne draft of letter asking for copies of correspondence between Deemster Gawne and Mr.Llewellyn re the right of the Keys to make public something said privately by the Deemster to the Duke.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_39
17.12.1822
Gawne to Duke answer to AP_43(A)(2nd)_38.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_40
copies of the correspondence referred to in AP_43(A)(2nd)_38.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_41
6.2.1823
Duke to Gawne informing him that he has been ordered to conduct an enquiry into his conduct when presiding at a case between Bride and Fell.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_42
9.2.1823
Gawne to Duke requesting a short delay so that he may prepare his defence.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_43
28.2.1823
Gawne to Duke asking that he may be given a copy of the Sec.of State's order for the inquiry.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_44
5.3.1823
Duke to Gawne enclosing a copy of Mr.Peel's letter.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_45
5.3.1823
Gawne to Duke stating that he has no intention of shrinking from the Inquiry.
AP_43(A)(2nd)_46
Copy of AP_43(A)(2nd)_45
AP_43(A)(2nd)_47
n.d.
Duke to Gawne (copy ) recommending that he should not act further as Deemster until instructions are received from the Sec. of State,
AP_43(A)(2nd)_48
14.3.1823
Gawne to Duke stating that he will obey the Duke's orders.


 

Back index next

 


Any comments, errors or omissions gratefully received The Editor
HTML Transcription © F.Coakley , 2022